Look at similarties between Earth and Blitzen.Blitzen.has an atmosphere and it has weather features that resemble those on Earth. For example, both planets experience seasonal cloud cover in these images.
17. Compare the atmospheric features of Blitzen and Earth. Think about how the atmosphere interacts with the biosphere on Earth. How might the Blitzen’s atmosphere influence the possibility of life there?
Blitzen
Earth
As water flows over Earth’s surface, it carves distinctive features, such as valleys, channels and canyons. Layers of sediments indicate deposition in water. In searching for likely places to find life on Donner and Blitzen, researchers look for areas with these types of features. 18. What do the images below tell you about the possibility of liquid on the surface of Blitzen?
Blitzen Weather
Look at similarties between Earth and Blitzen.Blitzen.has an atmosphere and it has weather features that resemble those on Earth. For example, both planets experience seasonal cloud cover in these images.17. Compare the atmospheric features of Blitzen and Earth. Think about how the atmosphere interacts with the biosphere on Earth. How might the Blitzen’s atmosphere influence the possibility of life there?
Blitzen
Earth
As water flows over Earth’s surface, it carves distinctive features, such as valleys, channels and canyons. Layers of sediments indicate deposition in water. In searching for likely places to find life on Donner and Blitzen, researchers look for areas with these types of features.
18. What do the images below tell you about the possibility of liquid on the surface of Blitzen?
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